Shelby County, Illinois

Shelby County: County in Illinois, United States

About

Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,363 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,299 inhabitants. Its county seat is Shelbyville. The county was created 198 years ago in 1826.

Shelby County locator map
Location of Shelby County on Illinois map.

Quick Facts about Shelby County

Population : 21,299 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
Different from : Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County, Shelby County
Area : 1989 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.2%
Land as percent of area : 98.8%
Named for : Isaac Shelby
Capital : Shelbyville
Establishment : January 01, 1827
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 17:33:29 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5% (2010-2020)
Shelby County Courthouse in Illinois image
Shelby County Courthouse in Illinois
Shelby County Courthouse in Illinois image
Shelby County Courthouse in Illinois image

Geography

Shelby County is located at 39°23'28"N 88°48'20"W (39.3911600, -88.8055400). It has 6 neighbors: Christian County, Coles County, Cumberland County, Fayette County, Montgomery County and Moultrie County.

Shelby County map

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The largest city of Shelby County is Lakewood with a population of 3,967. Other cities include, Moweaqua population 1,684, Stewardson population 718, Findlay population 628 and Cowden population 573. See all Shelby County cities & populated places.

Shelby County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Shelby County.

City Name Population Title
Shelbyville 4,420 Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Lakewood 3,967 City in Illinois, United States of America
Moweaqua 1,684 City in Illinois, United States of America
Windsor 1,128 Town in Shelby County, Illinois, United States
Stewardson 718 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Findlay 628 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Tower Hill 582 Village in the United States
Cowden 573 Settlement in Illinois, USA
Strasburg 435 Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Sigel 428 Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Herrick 423 Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Todds Point 409 Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Clarksburg 381 Township in Shelby County, Illinois
Oconee 169 Township in Shelby County, Illinois

Shelby County has 6 neighbours.

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Shelby County decreased by 5% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 22,363 - census
2011 22,278 -0.38% estimation process
2012 22,203 -0.34% estimation process
2013 22,137 -0.3% estimation process
2014 22,102 -0.16% estimation process
2015 21,819 -1.3% estimation process
2016 21,733 -0.4% estimation process
2017 21,774 0.19% estimation process
2018 21,726 -0.22% estimation process
2019 21,634 -0.43% estimation process
2020 21,299 -1.57% estimation process

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